Vomiting and diarrhea are the symptoms that raise concerns about your pet’s health
It is an important indicator of health issues that might be related to inflammations in stomach and intestines.
Some cases are quite severe like poisoning, and some are just because of dietary indiscretion. Some cases are contagious too when there is a fever.
Here are some tips you should do when your pet experiences such a symptom:
• Dispose of your pet food and water and look at any signs of dehydration. If the diarrhea and/or vomiting continues or the pet looks ill, you should seek veterinary attention. Diarrhea and vomiting can quickly lead to serious dehydration and damage to both young and old pets.
If no vomiting occurs for 6 to 8 hours, start to give per a small amounts of liquids (water, Gatorade, Pedialyte, or other electrolyte solution), if there was no vomiting of liquids, start to give a frequent little meals of cooked rice or chicken the following day.
If your pet does not want to eat, starts to vomit, or continues to have diarrhea, go to the veterinarian for medical examination and care.
* Most infections that cause diarrhea and vomiting are contagious, so isolate them from other pets
* Do not use any medications without prescription.
* Do not allow your pet to eat or drink until there has been no vomiting for 6 to 8 hours.
* Do not hesitate to contact your vet when your pet has any health problems.
Dr. Ahmed Al-Mushrafi
